Things to do in San Antonio This Weekend: July 30-August 2

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By Kathleen Petty

Photo Courtesy Paseo del Rio Association

Ford Canoe Challenge

Head to the River Walk to cheer on some of the more than 90 teams registered to race down the San Antonio River during a morning competition that pits local celebrities, corporate teams and residents against one another in timed heats. San Antonio Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Fontenot and Associate Publisher Jana Willborn will be among those vying for a win. Saturday, 7-11 a.m. River Walk, 210-277-4262, thesanantonioriverwalk.com

San Antonio Film Festival

Now in its 21st year, the San Antonio Film Festival has become one of the largest in the region and includes panels for film industry pros plus screenings of movies directed by local and international talent. Not sure where to start? We put together a guide of eight films not to miss here, including an 11-minute horror short directed by San Antonio’s Isaac Rodriguez and a modern Western involving a little girl and a lemonade stand. Thursday-Sunday, various times. Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Circle, festival.safilm.com

A Summer Night in SA

San Antonio artists Lauren Treviño and David Blancas teamed up to curate this group exhibition that features works by Debra Benditz, Tim Olsen, Adam Rodriguez, Avi Avalos and others. Admission is free and partial proceeds from all art sold will be donated to St. PJ’s Children’s Home, which serves children and families through adoption, foster care, an emergency shelter and other services. Friday, 7- 11 p.m. Brick at Blue Star Arts Complex, 108 Blue Star, facebook.com

Caricatures, Culture & Covarubbias

The San Antonio Museum of Art’s First Sundays for Families program returns this weekend with a focus on Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias, whose caricatures and illustrations are in the small special exhibitions gallery through Oct. 18. Parents and kids can learn about the art of portraits, have their own caricature created and test their hand at sketching during a hands-on activity. Sunday, noon- 4 p.m. San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., 210-978-8100, samuseum.org

Coming Next Week: The San Antonio Stars are going pink on Aug. 8 to raise awareness for breast health.